A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. She is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by:
A) decreased renal blood flow.
B) decreased peritubular capillary pressure.
C) increased hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman capsule.
D) stimulation of antidiuretic hormone.

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In urinary tract obstruction, the blockage leads to increased hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman capsule, which impedes filtration and decreases the glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

A 25-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Urinary Tract Obstruction